Sailing Through The Winter Solstice

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Sailing Through The Winter Solstice

Sailing Through The Winter Solstice is a sister project to Color on The Creek. The boats sail in place throughout Winter Solstice each year.

Watch our social media for annual launch and removal days �

03/29/2026

We had another amazing season, this year 29 floated upon our beloved Carroll Creek and 1 held out the season on land.

A little over $120,000 was raised to support charities right here in Frederick.

Thank you all for your continued support of this ever changing art installation that brings beauty and lasting enrichment to our community.

The social world won’t let us tag all 30 charities and their sponsors, the businesses who help support the challenge of placing and retrieving the fleet. Not to mention the community who visited, and voted for this fleet. If you are reading this your impact made a difference and we appreciate it.

This project is all volunteer run to provide light and beauty to our community. We are the proud sister project of . NEITHER of these projects would be possible without our dedicated volunteers, we truly appreciate each of you.

03/15/2026

Downtown Frederick Partnership, in collaboration with the Ausherman Family Foundation and the City of Frederick, is launching Carroll Creek Refresh, an initiative to enhance, repair, and thoughtfully improve one of Downtown Frederick’s most valued public spaces.

We’re asking community members to share their thoughts on the current condition of the park and ideas for future improvements, including landscape enhancements and a potential shade structure at the amphitheater.

Whether you visit often, attend events, live nearby, or just enjoy an occasional walk, your feedback will help guide the future of Carroll Creek.

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and can be taken in Spanish or other languages.

🔗 Link In Bio or copy & paste below
https://downtownfrederick.org/carrollcreekrefresh/

02/25/2026

Holly Jolly Roger

Sponsored by The Hessler Family
Benefiting Soar of Frederick

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02/23/2026

Thom’s Magical Reef

Sponsored by WellAve and Pete Kremers
Benefiting Housing American Cancer Society-Frederick

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02/22/2026

This fleet will sail its last day very soon.

If you have favorites be certain to VOTE before they disappear.

The five that raise the lowest amount for their charities could face possible elimination to make room for potential new boats next year.

02/21/2026

Angel Falls

Sponsored by First United Bank
Benefiting Housing Authority Of The City of Frederick

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02/18/2026

Zodiac

Sponsored by Monocacy Equine
Benefiting Days End Horse Rescue

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02/16/2026

THERE’S STILL TIME TO VOTE FOR STARRY NIGHT!!

Steadfast is honored to once again be one of two recipients of the proceeds from votes cast for Frederick Primary Care Associates (FPCA) vessel, Starry Night, during the annual Sailing Through the Winter Solstice boat parade on Carroll Creek!

This is a cherished yearly event hosted by Color on the Creek to benefit non-profits in the Frederick community. $140,000 was raised last year!

Many thanks to FPCA, Color on the Creek, & to all who make this event possible!

So get out there & vote!!

Vote for Starry Night here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/KziDCQ?vid=1oprpl

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Frederick, MD

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http://coloronthecreek.com/

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